Make Do And Mend Reminiscence Memorabilia

Objects used to aid the memory on the Make Do and Mend Activity
By M Ashley

These item were bought in by particpants on the Make Do and Mend Activity, Peacehaven, Winter 2007. The 10 week activity was facilitated by Peter Grech, a volunteer with the Heritage Plus project. The toiletries were bought in to aid memories and discussion about medicines during the war, 1950's & 1960's.

The Toys were bought in to help memories of the participants childhood toys.  This session was particularly fun and all enjoyed playing with the toys.

Photo:Camphorated oil, Bay Rum (used as a hair product), Syrup of Figs and Friars Balsalm, Winter 2007
Photo:Calamine Lotion, used as an anti-itching agent & a mild anti-septic,note the price of 22p Winter 2007
Photo:Camphorated oil was rubbed on the chest to ease coughs & chest troubles. Winter 2007
Photo:Compound Syrup of Figs a laxative. Winter 2007
Photo:Friars' Balsam an antiseptic, also used for coughs and colds. Winter 2007
Photo:Medicines used for reminiscence. Winter 2007
Photo:Vick Vapour-Run eases chest problems and colds. Winter 2007
Photo:Marble solitaire game. Winter 2007
Photo:Mechano scales. Winter 2007
Photo:A nodding chicken toy. Winter 2007
Photo:Yoyo used for reminiscence. Winter 2007
This gallery was added by M Ashley on 03/05/2008.

Add a comment about this page